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Greek Court Clears 24 Aid Workers After 7-Year Ordeal

A Greek court has acquitted 24 humanitarian workers, including Sarah Mardini and Sean Binder, of people smuggling charges after a seven-year legal battle. Rights groups hail the verdict as a vindication for lifesaving work in the Aegean.

Noem's Venezuela TPS Plan Ignites Immigration Row

US Governor Kristi Noem urges TPS for Venezuelans, citing 'failed socialist state'. UK analysts weigh impact on global refugee policy and political rhetoric. Read the full analysis.

Crisis Intervention Training Cuts US Overdose Deaths

A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.

Asylum seekers train for construction jobs in Croydon

Asylum seekers in Croydon are learning vital construction skills to gain employment and leave temporary hotel accommodation. A local initiative provides training and qualifications, fostering integration and hope.

Mitcham workshop gives asylum seekers skills and hope

A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.

Inspiring Global Changemakers of 2025

Meet the extraordinary individuals worldwide tackling climate change, supporting refugees, and building community resilience in 2025. Discover their powerful stories of hope and action.

Asylum seeker's 16-year ordeal ends in suicide

Alex fled Sri Lanka's civil war only to spend 16 years in Australia's immigration system, separated from his family. His story ended in tragedy in a Perth park. Read his harrowing journey.

Sir Geoffrey Bindman's Interfaith Breakfast Group Legacy

Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman's role in a unique Black, Asian and Jewish breakfast group in London, fostering dialogue on race relations and refugee support. Explore the enduring need for community cohesion.

Greece's Ancient Fir Forests Face Extinction Threat

Greece's iconic fir forests, survivors of millennia, are now dying en masse due to climate-driven wildfires and drought. Scientists warn of ecological collapse. Read the full investigation.

Court halts refugee evictions, extends move-on period

A High Court order forces the Home Office to delay evictions for newly recognised refugees at risk of homelessness, extending the move-on period to 56 days. Over 3,000 people are set to benefit this winter.

Tourism Threatens Greece's Rare Monk Seal Recovery

Greece's rare Mediterranean monk seals, a symbol of the nation's heritage, face a modern peril from booming marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival. Discover the fragile balance.

Bondi Beach hero disarmed attacker before police shot

A Middle Eastern refugee emerged as a second hero in the Bondi Beach terror attack, kicking a rifle from a gunman before being fired upon by police. Read the full story of bravery and a precarious immigration status.

UK toddler killed by pitbull on Greek island

A two-year-old British boy was fatally mauled by a pitbull on Zakynthos. His parents have been charged with manslaughter. Read the full tragic story and the UK's Dangerous Dogs Act.

Classic Stories Rebooted as Modern Refugee Narratives

New adaptations of A Christmas Carol and Paddington reframe these beloved tales for today's audiences, exploring themes of displacement and compassion. Discover how these stories speak to the modern refugee experience.

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